Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Brightview Health Careers
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Substance Abuse Counselor role seeks experienced professional to provide quality care and support to individuals in recovery.

Job Description:

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will contribute to our treatment team, delivering quality care and support to individuals in recovery. Your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs.

Responsibilities:

--- **Clinical Care:**
+ Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
+ Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
+ Conduct individual counselor sessions as appropriate to competency level.
--- **Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring:**
+ Assist with treatment planning.
+ Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
--- **Coordination and Communication:**
+ Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
+ Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
+ Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
+ Carry and effectively manage a caseload of patients.
--- **Documentation and Compliance:**
+ Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
+ Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
+ Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.

Skills & Qualifications:

--- **Qualifications:**
+ Experience: 1 year of experience in a relevant field (2 years preferred)
+ Education: Bachelor's degree (consistent with state-level regulation and requirements)
--- **Licenses and Certifications:**
+ Active clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements
--- **Benefits and Perks:**
+ PTO (Paid Time Off)
+ Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match
+ Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
+ Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and accident insurance
+ Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
+ Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.

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